Saudi Arabia opens market for flower and hay exports

Published Oct 21, 2024

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The Brazilian government announced that the Saudi market has opened to imports of Brazilian flowers and hay, making it the third market in Saudi Arabia to do so this year following vegetable seeds and live poultry. The total agricultural exports from Brazil to Saudi Arabia from January to September 2024 are expected to reach around US$2 billion, positioning Saudi Arabia as the 15th largest importer of Brazilian agricultural products. This achievement is the result of collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), and is part of a broader strategy that has led to the opening of 184 markets this year, with a total of 262 openings in 61 countries since 2023.

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The Brazilian government welcomed the news that the Saudi market has opened to exports of Brazilian flowers and hay. This is the third market opening in Saudi Arabia this year. In March, the import of vegetable seeds was authorized, and in August, live poultry. Between January and September 2024, Brazil exported approximately US$2 billion in agricultural products to Saudi Arabia, which ranked as the 15th largest export destination in the sector. With these announcements, Brazilian agribusiness has reached its 184th opening this year, totaling 262 ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas